CVE-2018-4942

Name: CVE-2018-4942
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-05-19T17:29:01.603+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 4.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-4942 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Adobe ColdFusion Update 5 and earlier versions, ColdFusion 11 Update 13 and earlier versions have an exploitable Unsafe XML External Entity Processing vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.. EPSS estimates a 4.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Adobe ColdFusion Update 5 and earlier versions, ColdFusion 11 Update 13 and earlier versions have an exploitable Unsafe XML External Entity Processing vulnerability. Successful exploitation could lead to information disclosure.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

4.06%

89.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Adobe	Coldfusion	11.0
Adobe	Coldfusion	2016

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103718Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb18-14.htmlVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103718Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb18-14.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 19, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-4942?

How severe is CVE-2018-4942?

CVE-2018-4942 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-4942?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST